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I KITTY'S TRIUMPH.! 



A Drama in Six Acts. 



BY MRS. MARY f. CLIFFORD. 



Entered aecordins to Act of Congress, in th(e year 1892, by Mrs. Mary J. Clitrord, 
in the office of tlie Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C, 



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KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 



SCENE IN WOODS NEAR HOLYOKE. 

[mrS. MARY J. CLIFFORD.] 

ACT I. 

Enters Kitty. — Well, I've got here after a while and it I 
<lon't have a good time it wont be my fault. But wont we 
catch "Hail Columbia" when Aunt Mandy finds out what we 
have done, or rather what we haven't done, for we haven't 
done half the work she told us to do. But I don't care, if 
I worked my hands off for her I would get no thanks for it. 
Dear me, why don't Bingo come? he is the slowest mortal 
that ever lived. He has been poking around all the morning 
as if holidays were common things. (Looking through ti"ees.) 
There he is up the road talking with Bill Brown. I should 
like to know what they are talking about. I'll make him 
start. (Puts hands each side of mouth and calls Bingo, 
Bin— go.) He is as deaf as a haddock. Bingo will you ever 
get a move on you. There, he is coming at last. (Enters 
Joseph Nicrols, nicknamed Bingo.) 

Bingo. — Here I be Kitty ; did you think I was never 
coming. 

Kitty. — Yes I did. Where are the snapcrackers? 

Bingo. — I guess I left 'em at home. 

Kitty. — Bingo Nichols, I do believe if your head wasn't 
fastened to your shoulders you would leave it sc.me where 
and forget where you left it. 

Bingo. — I don't know but what you are right. 

Kitty. — Now what are we going to do for fireworks? 



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Bingo.-— \ guess I'll go and get 'em. 

Kitty. — All right, I'll wait here until you come, and do 
move along as if you v/asn't going to a funeral. (Exit Bingo. ; 

Enters Bingo.— Say Kitty, I heard your aunt and 
cousins talking about you this morning ! 

Kitty. — Did you. What did they say? 

Bingo. — Anna wanted them to let you go to the picnic. 

Kitty. — What did Carry say .^ 

Bingo. — She called you a shocking creature, and that she 
was ashamed to let folks know that you were her cousin. 
But Anna stood up for you. 

Kitty. — Hateful old cat ; I'll come even with her one of 
these days, see if I don't. 

Bingo. — That's right Kitty, I would if I was you. Now I 
guess I'll go after the snapcrackers. (Exit Bingo.) 

Kitty. — Dear old Bingo, he is forgetful and slow as death, 
but any one that takes him for a flat will get left, he ain't half 
so much of a fool as he might be ; he knows ten times more 
than some folks that call him a fool. Goodness who is that? 
I guess I'll get out of sight. (Conceals herself behind tree. 
Enters Carry and Anna.) 

Carry. — What a nice cool place this is. I think if I stay 
here a little while my head will feel better. 

Anna. — (Placing hand on Carry's head.) Does it ache 
very bad ? 

Carry. — Oh dreadfully. What were you and Florence 
Moreland talking about when I called you away? 

Anna. — She was telling me about her brother Dick ; he is 
coming home. 

Carry. — Is he really? 

Anna. — That is what Flox-ence told me, and she is going to 
give a lawn party in honor of his return ; and I think she is 
going to invite the whole town. She said she was going to 
invite Kitty, so we must get her something decent to wear. 

Carry. — We will do nothing of the sort. Kitty Farnsworth 
shall not go to that party, and I don't wish to hear any more 
about it. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 3 

Anna. — Biit Carry she will get an invitation. 
Carry. — What of that, we are not obliged to let her go. 
We shall have to have nevv^ dresses and we could not afford 
to get one for Kitty, even if we wanted her to go, and I have 
a particular reason for wishing to look nice at that party. 

Anna. — Are you going to set your cap for Dick.'* 
Carry. — I will tell you something if you will promise not 
to say anything about it. 

Anna. — I won't mention it. 

Carry. — Well, before Dick Moreland went abroad he and 
I were the warmest friends and I haven't a doubt that if he 
had not gone away so soon he would have proposed. I in- 
tend to renew this old friendship if possible, and who 
knows what may happen. I shall be his wife one of these 
days and shall have diamonds, silks, satins and a carriage to 
ride in. You know he is very wealthy, his uncle died and 
left him a very large fortune. 

Anna. — Don't be two sure that you will be Mrs. More- 
land, for as true as you live, if once he gets acquainted with 
Kitty, you won't stand a ghost of a chance. 

Carry. — Indeed, and why not.? 

Anna. — Because Kitty is just the kind of a girl that men 
like, and we know that she is pretty. 

Carry. — I don't believe that Dick Moreland would notice 
such a Tomboy, but I shall take particular pains to keep her 
out of the way. 

Anna. — (Aside.) And I shall take particular pains to 
have them made acquainted. 

Carry. — What are you muttering about? 

Anna. — Does your head feel any better. 

Carry. — I think it does feel a little better. We will go 
back to the picnic ground. 

Anna. — I am ready any time you are. (Exit Carry and 
Anna. Kitty comes from hiding place.) 

Kitty. — Listeners never hear any good of themselves. We 
shall see whether I go to that lawn party or not. So Cad is 
going to catch on to this Dick Moreland. I should like to 



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cut her out. How very sure she is that she is to be Mrs. 
Moreland. I suppose if he does marry her we will not be 
able to touch her with a ten foot pole. Anna said I was 
pretty. I never thought much about my looks, but who 
knows but this Dick Moreland will like me, I'm going to try 
and catch on to him myself. "Christopher Columbia!" who 
is that coming. My ain't he a dandy. I'll bet a cent that is 
Florence Moreland's beau ; guess I'll keep still until he is 
gone. (Sits on stone. Enters Dick Moreland.) 
Dick. — Hello little girl ! 

Kitty — (Rising from seat.) I ain't a little girl. 
Dick. — So I see. You are quite a young lady. 
A'/Z/fy. — (Laughing.) I guess Cad would laugh to hear 
you call me a young lady. She calls me a tomboy, and a 
most shocking creature. 

Dick. — And who is Carry? 

Kitty. — Why, don't you know Carry Brooks? I thought 
every one knew her. 

Dick — I am a stranger here, but I think I have heard of 
her. 

Kitty. — Did you ever hear any good of her ! 
Dick. — I have heard that she was a very nice young lady. 
Kitty. — Oh rats, that's because people don't know her, 
why, she is the hatefullest piece of flesh that ever lived. 

Dick. — Indeed, I was not aware that Miss Brooks was dis- 
agreeable. 

Kitty. — You ought to live with her a while, I guess you 
would find out what a torment she is. When she has got 
her dander up Anna or Aunt Mandy doesn't dare say their 
soul is their own. My, how she does make things fly, but 
she can't scare me worth a cent ; I can give her as good as 
she sends every time. 

Dick. — I am surprised. (Enters Howard Trayson, con- 
ceals himself behind tree.) 

Kitty. — You ought not to be surprised at anything now 
days, I ain't. Say, are you going to the picnic? 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 5 

Dick. — That was my intention ; I am very anxious to see 
Florence Moreland. 

Kitty. — (Aside.) I knew he was Florence Moreland's 
beau. (To Dick.) I suppose you knew Florence was going 
to give a party. 

Dick. — I have not heard anything about it. 

Kitty. —Oh well, she will be sure to invite you. I heard 
she was going to invite me and Cad says I shan't go, but I 
shall. 

Dick. — I don't blame you little one, I would if I were you. 
When is this party coming off ? 

Kitty. — I don't know I'm sure, but I guess it will be pretty 
soon, you sit down and I'll tell you all about it, and I'll give 
you some of my lunch. (Dick takes seat. Kitty brings lunch 
basket.) 

Kitty. — Of course you knew Florence had a brother? 

Dick. — I believe I have heard of him. 

Kitty. — Well, he is in Europe now, but he is coming home 
soon and Florence is going to give a lawn party in his honor. 

Dick. — Indeed, and did you say that Florence had invited 
you? 

Kitty. — She hasn't, but she is going to, I heard Anna tell 
Carry about it. They came out here a few minutes ago and 
I hid behind a tree and heard every word they said. Cad is 
a mean thing. She wouldn't let me go to the picnic and I'll 
pay her back if I get a chance. Will you have something to 
eat? 

Dick — I think I can eat something. (Kitty give food to 
Dick.) 

Kitty. — Now I suppose you want something to drink. 
(Produce bottle.) 

Dick. — Great Scott ! What have you in that bottle. 

Kitty. — Nothing but cold tea, so don't you worry, I wont 
get you drunk. You will have to drink from the bottle ; I 
suppose that will be easy enough to do. 

Dick. — I think I can manage it. 

Kitty. — I'll bet you can, I never saw a man that couldn't. 



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(Dick drinks from the bottle. Gives it to Kitty. Kitty hokls 
bottle up.) I guess you have drank from a bottle before. 
Will you have some pie? 

Dick. — Thanks, don't care if I do. 

Kitty. — (Gives pie to Dick.) I must save enough for 
Bingo, he hasn't had his dinner yet. 

Dick. — Who is Bingo? 

Kitty. — Why, that's my chum, his right name is Joe 
Nichols,but we call him Bingo. He is Aunt Mandy's hired 
boy, and every one except me call him a fool, but he ain't a 
fool, he is awful slow though. 

Dick. — I suppose you are Kitty Farnsworth. 

Kitty. — I suppose I am, how did you know? 

Dick. — I have heard of you. Is your Aunt Mandy kind 
to you. 

Kitty. — Perhaps I don't know what kindness is, but I 
should say she wasn't, anyway she makes me work all the time 
and she is always twitting me about being dependent on her. 
Anna is a pretty good girl, but Cad is worse than the itch. 
She thinks she is going to marry Dick Moreland, but I'll cut 
her out if I can, I should like to pay her for her batefulness. 
My, wouldn't she rave if I should get ahead of her for, I bet she 
would turn green with envy, but I'll try it, I want to get even 
with her some way, but you mustn't fell. 

Dick. — I wont mention it. 

Kitty — That's right. Now I have told you who I am and 
all about myself, and you must tell me your name, I know yc-u 
are Florence Moreland's beau, but I don't know your name. 

Dick. — You are mistaken Kitty, I am not Florence More- 
land's beau. 

Kitty. — You ain't ! Well, who in creation are you ? 

Dick. — I am Florence Moreland's brother, they call me 
Dick. 

Kitty. — (Jumping from seat.) Thunder! Why the duce 
din't you say so before, you are a mean skunk to set there and 
let me make a fool of myself, I'll never speak to you again, 
never. (Takes lunch basket and leaves stage.) 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 7 

Dick. — Now I've done it, but never mind, I'll see you 
again, Kitty Farnsworth, and I'm not sure but your plan of 
catching on to Dick Moreland will be carried out, for I must 
admit that I never was so much interested in a girl in my life ; 
she is a perfect little wildcat, but I think she can be tamed. 
(Enter Del more Cameron.) 

Del. — Good morning sir: — Why, Dick old boy, is this you? 
(Handshaking.) I didn't expect to find you here! When 
d id you arrive? 

Dick. — This morning. I called at the house, but there was 
no one at home except the servants. Flo is attending a 
picnic at the other end of the woods. 

Del. — That was my experience, exactly ; shall we go on? 
I am very anxious to see your sister ; I haven't been able to 
see her for nearly a month. 

Dick. — You must be very busy. Are you still studying 
law? 

Del. — I have been admitted to the bar, my dear boy. 

Dick. — The deuce you have ! Have you had many cases? 

Del. — Quite a number, but just at present I am trying a 
little detective business. I am looking for a lost heiress. 

Dick.- -Well, Well ! And where do you expect to find her? 

Del. — I have reason to believe that she is in Holyoke. 

Dick. — This is very interesting ; would you mind telling 
me about it? 

Del. — Not in the least. The girl I am in search of is an 
orphan. Her grandfather, who was very wealthy, has died 
recently and if the girl is not found his fortune will go to How- 
ard Grayson, the nephew of Leonard Grayson, diseased. I 
think this girl is living with her aunt. As yet the girl is 
ignorant of the fortune and we may have trouble in proving 
her claim. Her mother and my mother were old friends, 
consequently my mother is very much interested in the case. 

Dick. — If the girl is an orphan how does it happen that 
she has not resided with her grandfather? 

Del. — Her mother was disinherited because she eloped with 
a fortune hunter. Leonard Grayson did not know that he had a 



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granddaughter until a few weeks before he died. For about 
ten years Leonard Grayson has liad a nephew residing with 
him, who expected to inherit his wealth, but just before Mr. 
Grayson died he learned that his daughter was dead, also that 
she had left a daughter ; he sent for me and begged me to find 
his granddaughter; he thought she ^vas in Boston ; I went to 
Boston, and there learned that the girl came to Holyoke near- 
ly six years ago. When I returned from Boston Leonard Gray- 
son was dead ; he had died very suddenly. We thought there 
was foul play, and an autopsy was held, but nothing was found 
to confirm our suspicion, but I shall always believe that How- 
ard Grayson murdered his uncle in order to secure his fortune. 

Dick. — I should not be rurprised. What is the girl's 
name? I believe you haven't told me. 

Del. — Her name is Kitty Farnsworth. 

Dick. — (Jumping from seat.) The devil ! 

Del. — What is the matter Dick? Do you know her? 

Dick. — I have seen her. 

Del. — You look guilty Dick, have you been making love 
to this girl? 

Dick. — No I haven't, but I intend to marry her if she will 
have me. 

Del. — I hope you will be successful. What would you say 
if I told you that I intended to offer myself to your sister? 

Dick — I should say that there is not another man in the 
world that I should rather have for a brother. 

Del. — Thank you Dick, and now will you go with me to 
the fair Kitty's home ? 

Dick. — I assure you there is nothing that would give me 
more pleasure ; shall we go at once? (Eagerly.) 

Del. — You must be pretty hard hit my boy. We must call 
at the hotel for my mother first and then we will go to the 
home of your lady love. By the way, is she pretty? 

Dick. — I think so ; she is what I call a diamond in the 
rough. (Takes Delmore's arm.) Come along and see for 
yourself. (Exit Dick and Delmore. Howard Grayson comes 
from hiding place. Enters Bingo ; conceals himself.) 



KITTY'S TRIUxMPH. 9 

Grayson. — Curse the meddling fools, I wish they were in 
the bottom of the sea ! If this girl gets what is lawfully hers 
where shall I be. Great heavens, have I spent ten years of 
my life hanging around that old blockhead, doing his bidding 
as if I were a slave only to be ousted by this miserable girl, 
I will kill her first, for I swear I will never give up Leonard 
Grayson's money, but murders are disagreeable things and 
why not marry her? I am not bad looking and have won the 
heart of more than one girl, why not this one. Doubtless 
she has her mother's marriage certificate in her possession, I 
must have it ; once let me get it in my possession then if she 
is not willing to marry me, so much the worse for herself. 
Without this certificate her friends cannot prove that she is 
the lawful grandchild of Leonard Grayson. But how am I to 
get it? I must have it ! I will have it ! I must have this money, 
there is no crime I would not commit to secure it, even if I 
have to commit murder. 

£nters Armstrong. — Hello there stranger ! Who is that 
you are going to murder? 

Grayson. — You if you don't mind your own business. 

Armstrong. — Oh no you wont, you are too much of a 
coward for that Grayson. 

Grayson. — (Facing Armstrong.) How dare you. Why 
Armstrong, is this you? you are just the fellow I want. 

Armstrong. — Got a job for me ? 

Grayson. — Yes, if you are good at breaking and entering. 

Artnstrong. — Any money in it? 

Grayson. — One hundred dollars if you will manage to get 
into a certain house and steal a marriage certificate. 

Arnistro7ig. — I'm just your huckleberry, I need some 
money bad. Where is the house and who does the certificate 
belong to ? 

Grayson. — The house is on the road that leads to the vil- 
lage ; the marriage certificate belongs to my cousin Mildred, 
of course her daughter has it, and if I don't get it I shall b e a 
beggar. 



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Artnstrong. — I thought you were the only living" relative 
of Leonard Grayson. 

Grayson. — So did I, but I have learned recently that Mil- 
dred left a daughter. This girl will come in for the old man's 
money and if I am not careful she will get it. You had bet- 
ter try and get the paper tonight, there is no time to loose, do 
you understand. -^ 

Armstrong . — I guess so. When am I to have the money? 

Grayson. — As soon as you give me the pajoer, and be sure 
to keep sober until the job is done, a fellow must have a clear 
head while he is attending to business. 

Armstrong. — Right you are ! Say lend me ten cents, I am 
dead broke. 

Grayso7i. — What do you want of ten cents, I told you that 
you must keep sober while you are working for me. 

Armstrong. — (Passing hand over chin.) I want to get 
shaved, I have a scheme but I can't carry it out unless I look 
respectable. 

Grayson. — Well, you do need a shave, heres a quarter, you 
will have to get a hair cut. 

Artnstrong. — (Puts money in pocket.) Thanks, I'll be 
off. I'm as anxious to get the certificate as you are. (Walks 
across stage.) 

Grayso?z. — Hold on a minute, I am going to disguise my- 
self and I think you had better do the same. For the present 
I shall be known as Henry Worthington. and your name will 
be what? 

Armstrong. — Frank Elsvvorth, at your service. (Bowing 
very low.) 

Grayson. — That will do nicely, now I will bid you good 
day. (Exit Grayson and Armstrong in opposite directions. 
Bingo comes from hiding place.) 

Bingo. — Well I be tetotally-gosh-darned, I believe the duce 
is to pay. Wall now perhaps them chaps think they are go- 
ing to have things all their own way, but I think Joe Nichols 
will have something to say about that. Now here is a chance 
for me to show folks that I ain't so much of a fool as they 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. ii 

take me for. I'll be a detective. I been trying for some time 
to find out wb.^t I was built for and I've found out, now I'm 
a goin' to get ahead of them chaps if it takes a farm, and if 
' they harm one hair of Kitty Farnsworth's curly head I'll kill 
them both. Ge whiz here comes a whole drove of live stock, 
I guess I had better make myself scarce. (Exit Bingo. Enters 
Floience Moreland followed by picnicers.) 

Florence. — What a beautiful place ! I think we had better 
st;iy here and eat our dinners, I'm sure we cannot find a more 
delightful spot. 

Carry Brooks. — Neither do I Florence, I think this the 
prettiest part of the woods. 

One of the boys. — I move we stay here and eat our dinner, 
all in favor of this move say I. (All together.) I. 

Florence. — Then we will stay, and as it is a well known 
fact that a person can sing best before eating let us all sing 
"The Star Spangled Banner." (Enter boy wath banner fol- 
lowed by two little girls holding flags which they should 
wave gently during the singing. After singing tableau.) 

ACT II. 

scene: AMANDA BROOKS HOME. 

Enters Amatida Brooks. — I wonder where them young 
ones have gone, I told them to stay to hum today but they 
have cleared out, and I bet two cents they haven't done half 
the work I told them tew. Kit — ty. Kit — ty. She ain't around 
you might know. I teach her to run away When I've told 
her tew stay at hum. I bet a cookey that she and that Joe 
Nichols is up to some mischief, but I'll wallop their jackets 
when get a hold on them. (Armstrong knocks at door. 
Amanda opens dooi. ) 

Amajtda. — What, be you a book agent? 

Armstrong. — No ma'am I am not. 

Amanda. — Well you can come in. 

Enters Armstrong, — I am in search of a quiet boarding 



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place where I can rest, I am tired of fashionable summer re- 
sorts and if yoo will take pitty on me and allow me to stay 
here a few weeks you will do me a great fovor, I will pay you 
any sum you ask. 

Amanda. — Well I guess I can take you, the parlor cham- 
ber ain't in order so I shall have to let you have Kitty's room 
tonight but you can have the parlor chamber tomorrow. 
Armstrong-. — Is Kitty your daughter ? 

A^nanda. — Law no, she's nothing but a harum scarum 
tomboy, she just as leave sleep in the barn as in bed, she wont 
mind sleeping on the lounge one night, so don't worry about 
her. 

Armstrong. — Very w^ell Mrs. Brooks, if you will show me 
to my room I shall be greatly obliged as I am very tired. 

Amanda. — Poor cretter you look tired, you just go right 
up stairs, the first door to the right, you must excuse me for 
not g('ing up with you, I've got rhumatics and I can't climb 
stairs as I used to. 

Armstrong. — Don't trouble yourself about me Mrs. 
Brooks, I shall do nicely. (Exit Armstrong.) 

Ajuanda. — Well now, he is a real gentleman, I dew hope 
he will marry one of my gals. Now what am I going to dew 
for some nice cake, I'll go over to Mrs. Brown's and see if 
she's got any h'uit cake made up, I must have something de- 
cent for supper and 111 have Kitty wait on the table and 
we'll have things done in style, I know how to put on style if 
I want to. (Exit Amanda. Enters Armstrong. Enters 
Bingo.) 

Armstrong. — What great luck I have had ! fate has play- 
ed into my hands this time sure, how nicely the old lady was 
taken in, but what will she think when I don't make my ap- 
pearance at tea time, I'll just leave a note for her. I expect- 
ed to have lots of trouble in getting the marriage certificate, 
but I have it safe in my pocket, and tomorrov^^ I will ex- 
change it for one hundred dollars. I think I will move on 
before the old lady returns. (Exit Armstrong followed by 
Bingo.) 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 13 

Enters Kiiiv. — Dear me I don't see what has become of 
Bingo. I thought I was going to have a great time today and I 
ain't had a bit of fun. Well I suppose I might just as well 
mend those stockings one time as another, I shall have it to 
do, no matter how long I put it off. (Takes stockings from 
bisket.) This is Cad's you might know. (Sits on table.) I 
declare to goodness ! if I couldn't mend my own stockings I 
wouldn't wear any. (Dick knocks at door, Kitty jumps from 
table.) Great vScott, why don't they knock the door down. 
(Opens door.) Hello, did you want to see Aunt Mandy? 

Dick. — No Kitty, we wish to see you. 

Kitty. — Well, you take a good look at me. 

Dick. — I have brought some friends to see you, this is 
Miss Farnsworth Mrs. Cameron. 

Mrs. Cameron — I am very glad to meet you dear and per- 
haps you will be pleased to know that I was one of your 
mother's most intimate friends. 

Kitty. — Did you really know my mother? 

Mrs. Cameron. — Yes dear, I knew her and loved her. 

Kitty. —Then I shall love you. 

Mrs. Cameron. — I am very glad to hear you say that, for 
I came to take you away with me if you wish to go. 

Kitty . — You bet your life I'll go ! I'm tired of staying 
here. 

Mrs. Cameron. — Did your mother ever tell you of her. 
past life? 

Kitty — No ma'am, I don't even know what her name was 
before she was married. 

Mrs. Ca?neroti. — Then I will tell you, your mother was 
the only child of Leonard Grayson, who lived in Springfield, 
your grandfather was very wealthy ; your mother married 
against his will, consequently she was disinherited. I don't 
know what kind of a husband your father was, but he was 
very poor and if I am not mistaken your mother regretted her 
disobedience. Your grandfarther is dead, and the money 
that would have been your mother's will in due time be yours. 
Have you your mother's nmrriage certificate? 



14 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Kitty — I guess so. 

Mrs. Cameron. — It will be necessary to have it in order 
to prove that you are the lawful grandchild of Leonard Gray- 
son. 

Kitty. — Don't they keep a marriage record in the city 
clerk's office r 

Mrs. Cajjieron. — Yes, but we don't know where your 
mother and flither were married, it was a case of elopement. 

Kitty. — Oh my, how much money did my grandfather 
leave. 

Mrs. Cameron. — I don't know, but I think he must have 
left several millions. 

Kitty. — Je-ru-sa-lem, all that, what in the vvorld can I do 
with so much money. 

Mrs. Cameron. — You can make good use of it. 

Kitty. — Glory Halleluyah ! wont Cad's nose be knocived 
clean out ot joint. 1 will buy Anna lots of things and I shall 
send Bingo to college and I wont give Aunt Mandy or Cad as 
much as a paper of pins. How long will I have to wait be- 
fore I can have some money? I don't care so much about my- 
self but I want to make every one I like a present, and I want 
to go to school, I don't know anything. 

Mrs. Camerofi. — You shall go to school Kitty, and I 
think it will not be a great while before you will come in pos- 
session of your fortune, 1 will take you home with me today 
if your aunt can spare you. 

Kitty. — I guess she will have to spare me whether she 
wants to or not, 1 am tired of being knocked about and treat- 
ed like a dog and half starved into the bargain, I will go right 
up stairs anti get my things and be all ready to skip as soon 
as Aunt Mandy comes, I'm dying to get away from this old 
place. (Exit Kittv . 

Dick — (Laughing.) You will have your hands full Mrs. 
Cameron. 

J/rs. Cameron. — I tliink I can manage iier, she is like her 
mother. 

Dick. — Y.ai vv 11 have to keep a tight rein on her. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 15 

Del. — My opinion is that she will wear motiier out, she is 
as wild as a haw^v. 

]\frs. Cameron. — Do not fear, my son, I shall tame her. 

Enters Kitty. — (With satchel.) Here I be all ready, I 
chucked everything that belonged to me into this bag. 

Dick. — (Slipping forvvard.) Allow me. (Taking Kitty's 
satchel.) 

Kitty. — I said once thit I would never speak to you again, 
but seeing that you brought Mrs. Cameron here I think I will 
forgive you for making a fool of me, anyhow I didn't mean a 
word I said today^ I was talking just to hear myself talk. 

Dick. — I am glad you are not angry with me, I was very 
n.uch afraid you would keep your word. 

Kitty. — Gracious ! here comes Aunt Mandy. Now if 
you want to know how I am treated go into the other room 
and di»n't come out until I call you. (Exit Mrs Cameron, 
Dick and Del. Kitty takes work and sits on table. Enters 
Amanda.) 

Amanda. — Well it does beat all how that gal does act, 
when I get a hold on her I'll wallop her jacket in good shape. 
(Sit in rocking chair, takes out snuff box.) She is getting 
altogether too sassy and independant, I shall have to take her 
down a peg. 

Kitty. — (Creeps up behind Amanda, bursts a paper bag, 
Amanda jumps from chair.) 

Amanda — For mercy sakes if there ain't another one of 
them big snapcrackers, I shall be glad when Fourth of July 
is over. 

Kitty. — (Laughing.) Why Aunt Mandy can't you tell a 
paper bag from a snapcracker? 

Amanda. — You little emp, you made me spill my snuff. 

Kitty. — I am glad of it, you ought not to use the nasty 
stuff. 

Amanda. — Its none oi your business I shall use as much 
as I please. VVnere on earth did you get that dress? 

Kitty. — I bought it. 

Amanda. — You bouo;ht it? 



i6 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Kitty. — That's what I said. What are you going to do 
about it? 

Amanda. — You will find out before I get through with 
you. Where did you get the money? 

Kitty. — I earned it by selling huckleberries if you must 
know. 

Ainanda. — How much money did you have? 

Kitty. — I had almost two dollars, I bought this dress and a 
straw hat for Bingo and what I had left I spent it for snap 
crackers. 

Amanda. — I'll teach you not to spend your money so fool- 
ish another time ! Have you darned them stockings? 

Kitty. — Not a darned stocking ! 

Atttanda. — My soul, what shall I do with her? (Enters 
Carry and Anna,) 

Carry. — What is the matter now has Kitty been mak ng 
more trouble for you mother? 

Amanda. — I do believe she will drive me crazy. 

Kitty. — I shan't have to drive you a great way. 

Carry. — Why don't you give her a good whipping, I'm 
sure she deserves it. 

Amanda. — That's_/W/ what she deserves and just what she 
will get, I'll teach her to sass me. Anna go out and get me a 
stick. 

Anna. — I'll do nothing of the kind, you ought to be asham- 
ed of yourself, I'm sure Kitty has done nothing to deserve a 
whipping. 

Amanda. -—Mind your own bnsiness, Anna Brooks, that 
gal needs a whipping and she is going to have it, she has got 
to do as I say or I'll know the reason why. 

Kitty. — Mandy Brooks you shan't whip me ! 

A?nanda. — I shan't eh? well, we will see about it. Carry 
bring me a stick. (Exit Carry, return with stick.) 

Atnanda. — Now come here you young hussey. 

Kitty. — Y'ou will have to catch me if you want me. 
(Amandy trys to catch Kitty, tumbles over chair. Carry 
catches Kitty by hair.) 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 17 

Carry, — Here she is mother, I will hold her. 

Anna. — For shame Carry Brooks, I did not think you 
would be so mean. 

Amanda. — Hold your tongue Anna Brooks or you v/ill get 
a iVhipping yourself, (Amanda attempts to strike Kitty, Kitty 
frees herself from Carry's grasp, stands behind chair..) 

Kitty. — Carry if you only knew waat a fool you are making 
of yourself you wouldn't give two cents for yourself. 

Carry. — You are altogether two saucy for a beggar. 

Kitty. — I ain't a beggar. 

Carry. — I say you are. 

Kitty. — I would give a cent if Dick Moreland could see 
you now, he would be sure to fall in love with you. 

Carry. — What on earth do you know about Dick More- 
land? 

Kitty. — Nothing, only what I heard yon tell Anna out in 
the woods today. 

Carry. — I'll pay you for listening to me you ingrateful lit- 
tle beggar. (Carry catches Kitty.) Bring me that stick moth- 
er, I have got her and I intend to keep her this time. 
(Amanda strikes Kitty ) 

Amanda. — Take that, you little emp ! 

Kitty. — Help! help! (Enters Mrs. Caineron, Del. and 
Dick.) 

Dick. — Stop! how dare you strike that child? 

Carry. — HLow dare you interfear? Who are you sir? 

Dick. — Have I changed so much that you fail to recognize 
Dick Moreland. 

Carry. — Horrors ! 

Amanda. — Sakes alive be you Dick Moreland? 

Dick. — Yes I am Dick Moreland, and I am shocked to 
know how you have treated your brother's child. 

Am.anda. — You wouldn't blame me if you knew what a 
trial she has been to me, I have tried to make a good girl of 
her but it's no kind of use, she is too much like her mother to 
amount to anything. Her mother was such a low thing that 
she didn't dare to tell who her folks was. 



i8 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Mrs. Cameron. — Silence I you shall not say another word 
against Kitty's mother. Doubtless her reason for not speak- 
ing of her father was, she did not wish to have it known that 
she had disgraced him by marrying such a miserable wretch 
as your brother proved to be. 

Kitty. — (Clapping hands.) Bully for you Mrs. Cameron, 
give it to her, I'll bet on you every time. 

Amanda. — VVh--What was the matter with my brother. 

Mrs. Cameron. — He was a gambler and fortune hunter. 
He married Kitty's mother for her money but thank good- 
ness he did not get one cent of it. 

Amanda. — Did Kitty's mother have money.'' 

Mrs. Cameron. — She would have had it if she had obeyed 
her father. She was an only child. Kitty's grandfather is 
dead and the money that should have been her mother's will 
belong to Kitty. 

Anna. — Dear Kitty, I am very glad for your sake that you 
are to have a fortune. 

Kitty. — So am I Anna, and I shan't fovget those who have 
been kind to me, when I get my money. 

Amanda. — Well Kitty I hope you will forgive me if I ain't 
treated you just right and let by-gones be by-gones. (attempts 
to embrace Kitty.) 

Kitty. — No you don't, you have treated me too mean since 
I have lived with you to forgive and forget so easily, I am go- 
ing home with Mrs. Cameron and you can bet your boots it 
will be a long time before you see me around here again. 

Carry. — (Aside.) I must do something to win Dick's 
good opinion. (To Kitty.) I am very sorry Kitty that I allow- 
ed myself to fly into such a rage but you know I am hasty 
and when I am angry I say a great many things that I do not 
mean. (Offering hand.) Will you forgive me Kitty.'' 

Kitty. — (Putting hands behind her.) No ma''am., I won- 
der that you can humble yourself to ask forgiveness of a 
beggar. 

Carry. — There Kitty, you know very well that I did not 
mean a word I said. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 19 

Kitty.— \ know that you are mean enough for anything and 
I don't want to hear any more about it, I wouldn't forgive you 
to save your soul ! Come along Mrs. Cameron, I am ready. 
(Kissing Anna.) Good bye Anna you old dumpling, come 
and see me when you can. Good bye Cad, I hope you will 
have no further trouble from this miserable little beggar. 
(Exit Kitty, Mrs. Cameron, Dick and Delmore, Amanda sits 
in chair wiping eyes. Curtain falls.) 

ACT III. 
scene: grounds of moreland mansion. 

Enters Howard Grayson alias Henry Worthington. — 
I wonder why Armstrong don't show up, I hope nothing has 
happened to prevent him from getting that certificate. 

Enters Armstrong. — Hello there old pard ! I've been 
looking for you all the afternoon. 

Grayson. — Where the duce have you been for the last 
three weeks ? 

Armstrong. — Laid up with a sprained aukle. 

Grayson. — Have you the marriage certificate? 

Armstrong. — You bet! have you the money.'' (Armstrong 
gives certificate to Grayson, Grayson gives him money.) 

Grayson. — (Patting paper in pocket.) Ah, now I shall 
breath freely, and if Kitty does not wish to marry me it will 
be all right, I have uncle Grayson's money and I mean to 
hang onto it. 

Armstrong. — Mow are you and your cousin getting along, 
are you making any progress in that direction? 

Grayson — I hardly know, she is such a little wildcat one 
cannot get her to talk common sense five minutes at a time. 
I sent her a bouquet this evening, I don't know whether she 
will wear it or not, if she does I shall think I have made an 
impression at least. 

Armstrong. — Are you not afraid of young Moreland ? 

Grayson. — I don't think he stands as good a chance as T 



20 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

do, she wont have anything to say to him, she wont stay in 
his company two minutes. 

Armstrong. — You may depend upon it Grayson, if she 
acts like a cat in strange garret when he is around, she is in 
love with him. 

Grayson. — Nonsense Armstrong, I don't believe it, I think 
she is she is coming, let us get out of sight. (Exit Grayson 
and Armstrong. Enters Kitty.) 

Kitty. — I don't see what I am going to do with two bou- 
quets. I can't wear them both and of course I shall wear 
Dick's. I should like to know how Dick found out that I 
like pink roses. I wonder who sent these yellow ones, they 
are pretty but they can't hold a candle to Dick's, I guess I 
will give them to Mrs. Cameron. (Enters Mrs. Cameron.) 

Mrs. Cameron. — I have been looking for you my dear, I 
thought you were in your room dressing. 

Kitty. — Oh dear no, I have been out here fifteen minutes, 
life is too short to spend so much time dressing. It don't take 
me three minutes to get into my duds, and by the way I have 
got a bouquet for you. 

Mrs. Cameron. — Have you dear, where did you get it? 

Kitty — Hanged if I know ! some one sent it but I've got 
one that suits me and I can't wear two. 

Mrs. Cat7ieron — Indeed, and who sent that one? 

Kitty. — Dick— I mean Mr. Moreland. 

Mrs. Catneron. — I think my little girl is learning to care 
for Dick. 

Kitty. — Why Mrs. Cameron, you--you make me blush. 
(Mrs. Cameron finds note in bouquet.) 

Airs. Cameron. — Here is a note in this bouquet. 

Kitty. — A note ! who do you suppose sent it? 

Mrs. Cameron. — I would open it and find out. 

Kitty. — You have got a big head. (Opening note, reads 
aloud.) Wear the buds I send if I am more than a friend. 
From one who loves you much. 

Kitty.. — That's en(.ugh to make a horse sick. 

Mrs. Cameron. — I think your language more expressi\'e 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 21 

than elegant my dear, I wish for my sake you would try to 
leave off using such expressions. 

Kitty. — (Fastening bouquet to Mrs. Cameron's dress.) 
There, you look bang up Mrs. Cameron, them yellow roses 
are awfully becoming to you. 

Mrs. Cfl!/«er(?«,MThank you my dear, and now don't you 
think you can call me aunt instead of Mrs. Cameron. 

Kitty. — Bet your life ! 

Mrs. Cafneron. — Will you go to my room and bring my 
fan, I left it on the dressing case. I know you do not mind 
going up and down stairs. 

Kitty. — With pleasure, I'll be back in about two shakes of 
a dogs tail. (Exit Kitty. Enters Delmore Cameron, looks after 
Kitty.) 

Del. — Well mother you have a task before you. Do you 
think you can ever teach that little heathen anything. 

Mrs. Cameron. — I think I can, my son, I have learned to 
love the child very much and if we don't succeed in proving 
her claim I intend to adopt her if you have no objections. 

Del. — I have no objections as far as I am concerned, but I 
am afraid she will wear you out before you succeed in making 
something of her. 

Afrs. Cameron. — Have no fear my son, I am confident 
that Kitty will make an excellent woman. 

Del. — I am sure I hope so for your sake mother. It is 
queer that she cannot find her mother's marriage certificate, 
she is quite sure she had it. 

Mrs. Cameron. — I hope she will find it, I should be sorry 
to see her clieated out of what lawfully belongs to her al- 
though we have enough for her. 

Del. — She is coming, do try and make her behave decently 
this evening if you can. (Exit Del. Enter Kitty.) 

Kitty. — Here is your fan Aunt Rachel. 

Mrs. Cameron. — Thank you dear, now will you do some- 
thing to please me? 

Kitty. — (Embracing Mrs. Cameron.) I'll do anything for 



22 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

you Aunt Rachel, you are the best friend I've got, except, --- 
well you know. What is it you want me to do? 

Mrs. Cameron. — There will be several of your mother s 
old friends here this evening and I am very anxious that you 
should make a good appearance, will you try for my sake to 
be as lady like as possible? 

Kitty. — I will tr}' my best for I do want to please you. 
Now tell me just what you want me to do and I will try and 
do it- 

Mrs. Cameron. — You are a good girl. Now promise me 
that you will not use one slang phrase the entire evening. 

Kitty. — Oh Aunt Rachel, can't you give me an easier one? 

j\Irs. Cafneron. — But my dear, you know that slang is not 
lady like. 

Kitty. — I know it, and I will try as hard as I can not to 
use it. Is that all you want me to do? 

Mrs Cameron. — You must try and be a little dignified 
also. 

Kitty. — What's that, something good to eat? 

Mrs. Cameroit. — Why Kitty, don't you know what digni- 
fied means? 

Kitty. — Well, I guess so, I must keep a stiflT upper lip and 
not stand on my head or any thing of that sort, well I'll do 
my best but if I do forget myself you wont be mad with me 
will you? 

Mrs. Cameron. — No dear I wont be angry with you be- 
cause I know you will try your best to please me. There is 
a carriage coming up the road and I think the ladies I men- 
tioned are in it. 

Kitty.--Oh, Aunt Rachel, that's one on you, you have 
been lecturing me for using slang and you use it yourself. 

Afrs. Cameron —.What do you mean Kitty, I don't think I 
have said anything improper. 

Kitty. — Oh, yes you did, you said there was a carriage 
coming up the road and your friends were in it. Now if that 
ain't slang I should like to know what is. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 23 

Mrs. Cameron. — I will try and do better next time, don't 
forget your promise. (Exit Mrs. Cameron.) 

Kitty. — I do hope I won't forget myself and do or say any- 
thing that ain't lady like, for I do want to please Aunt 
Rachel, but I bet I will do something rediculous. Ah ! here 
they come, now I'm in for it. (Enters Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. 
Finimore and Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. Cameron presents Kitty, 
Kitty is very dignified until she spys Bingo coming across the 
field.) 

Kitty. — Glory Hallaluyah ! here comes Bingo, bless his 
old heart I knew he would come to see me as soon as he 
heard I was in town. (Enters Bingo, Kitty runs to meet 
him.) Oh Bingo, you old darling! you can't imagine how 
I miss the rackets we used to have together. 

Bingo. — Well I reckon I rriiss them too, its powerful lone- 
some now at the farm, I've been to Springfield today and I 
brought you some peanuts. 

Kitty. — Well never mind about the peanuts I want to give 
you a knock down---I mean an introduction to these ladies. 
Ladies this is Bingo, my old chum, he ain't very stylish but 
you bet your boots he is all wool and a yard wide every time. 
(To Bingo aside. — Why don't you make a bow and not stand 
there like a big dummy.) You must excuse him ladies, he is 
very bashful. (To Bingo. — Do for pitty sakes say something 
Bingo, have you lost your tongue ! 

Bingo, — How— do— -ladies, I'm master glad to meet you. 
(Mrs. Cameron looks distressed.) 

Kitty. — Now Bingo pass around the peanuts. 

Bingo. — Can't, I've got 'em in my pockets. 

Kitty. — Well, give them to me and I'll pass them around. 
(Bingo puts peanuts into Kitty's dress, Kitty passes them 
around.) 

Mrs. Cameron. — Ladies I thing we will leave Kitty with 
her old friend. (Exit ladies.) 

Kitty. — There they have gone and I am glad of it, now 
we can have a nice little chat all by ourselves. Have you 
found my mother's marriage certificate? 



24 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Bingo. — No I ain't, but don't you fret, I am going to. 

Kitty. — Well I wish you would brace up, I can't have that 
money until I find that certificate. 

Bingo. — I'll find it, see if I don't. When are you going 
away to school .'' 

Kitty. — In September. I wish you were going too. 

Bingo. — I don't. How do you like living WMth tony 
folks.? 

Kitty. — I don't know, I like nice clothes and I like the fod- 
der, but I don't like trying to be a lady for a cent. 

Bingo. — I noticed your new togs, that's a master pretty 
dress you have got. Every one says that Dick Moreland and 
you are going to be married and Cad is madder than a wet 
hen. 

Kitty. — I think they had better mind their business and 
let Dick and me alone. Here comes Florence, I guess she 
wants me, I'll be back in a little while. (Exit Kitty.) 

Bingo. — I guess I'll get out of this they are coming right 
this way. (Exit Bingo. Enters Florence and Kitty.) 

Kitty. — Florence are you going to marry Delmore Came- 
ron? 

Florence. — Why, What an inquisitive little lady you are. 
Why do you ask? 

Kitty. — Aunt Rachel told me she thought you and Del. 
would be married sometime. Is it so? Oh my! what a 
lovely ring ! don't 'em shine. Is that your engagement ring? 

Florence. — I suppose so. 

Kitty. — I wouldn't marry the best man that ever breathed, 
if one ever asks me to marry him I will knock him down. 
(Enters Dick.) 

Dick — I was not aware our little girl was a pugilist. 

Kitty. — Well I am you know. (To Florence.) I'm going 
after a drink of water. (Exit Kitty.) 

Dick. — What a little witch she is. I say Flos, how would 
you like her for a sister? 

Florence. — I should like her very much if she was old 
enough. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 25 

Dick. — Whether she is old enough or not I shall offer n\y- 
self to her this very night. 

Florence. — You ridiculous fellow, Kitty is nothing but a 
child, you must not think of such a thing, you would fright- 
en her out of her wits. 

Dick. — Girls of sixteen are not so easily frightened, I have 
reason to believe that Kitty cares for me and I shall ask her 
to be mv wife. 

Florence. — I warn you Dick, you will not be accepted. 
Dick. — Do you not think she cares for me? 
Florence. — I think she cares a great deal for you, but she 
does not know it ; wait until she has been away a few months 
then she will realize how much she cares for you. I think if 
you speak tonight you will make a great mistake. 

Dick. — Perhaps you are right Floss at any rate I think I 
will take your advice. Shall we go to the house. (Exit Dick 
and Florence. Enters Kitty.) 

KiUy. — I am glad they have gone, I always feel as uneasy 
as a fish out of water when he is around. Ah ! here comes 
the gilly, now I'll have some fun, I bet it was him that sent 
that bouquet. (Kitty takes seat.) Hello Mr. Worthington !• 
Grayson. — Good evening Miss Kitty, is it not a delightful 
evening.? 

Kitty. — It would be if it wasn't for the tormented mosque- 
toes, they have chewed my arms all to pieces, shoo! go 
aw ay. 

Grayson. — That's because you are so sweet my dear. 
Kitty. — Come off, what are you giving us. 
Grayson. — I mean just what I say Miss Kitty, if I did not 
think you were sweet I would not tell you so. 

Kitty. — Oh rats ! say, I guess you have got the wrong 
cousin. Cad is the one that likes that kind of talk, so if you 
have got any more of that bottled up you had better save it 
for her. 

Grayson. — I do not care for your cousin it is you and you 
alone that I care for. Do you think you can care for me 
just a little. Kilty will you be my wife ! 



26 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

^KUty. — I couldn't think of it Mr. Worthington. 

Grayson. — Kitty, I have loved you ever since the firt'i 
time I saw you; you are young dear, but not too young to 
love, will you not give me one ray of hope, will you let me 
win you for my wife. 

Kitty,— Ho I wont. 

Grayson --Th\n\s. of my great love for you, you are the 
first girl that I have ever loved. 

Kitty. — Oh what a lie ! I bet you have been in love with :•■ 
dozen girls already. 

Grayson. — You are wrong Kitty, I have never loved any 
one but you. Will you be my wife and make me the ha^) 
piest man on the face of the earth. 

Kitty — I am real sorry for you Mr. Worthington, but you 
ain't in it. 

Grayson. — Then you refuse to be my wife. 

Kitty. — Most decidedly. 

Grayson. — You will change your mind one of these days. 

Kitty. — Oh no I wont, 1 ain't built that way, when I say 
no I mean no. 

Grayson. — Is there any one else whom you care for? 

Kitty. — (Aside.- —Ain't he got the nerve.) I don't want to 
be saucy Mr. VV., but that is my business and if you will ex- 
cuse me I'll go and see if Anna has come. (Exit Kitty Enters 
Carry and Anna.) 

Grayson. — Good evening ladies. 

Anna. — Was that Kitty I just saw flitting among the 
trees ? 

Grayson. — It was, she has gone in search of you. 

Anna. — I shall go to her at once. (To Cany.) You may 
stay with Mr. Worthington if you will. (Exit Anna.) 

Carry. — Do you think there will be a large party here this 
evening? 

Grayson. — (Pacing back and forth.) Did you speak tome? 

Carry. — Do you know how many invitations were sent 
out? 

Grayson. — Er--I--yes I think so. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 27 

Carry. — (Laughing.) What can be the matter Mr. Worth- 
ington, one would think you wei'e in love. 

Graj/j'o^z.- -By jove, Miss Brooks, that ib just what the 
trouble is, I have offered myself to your cousin and was re- 
fused. 

Carry. — I am very sorry for you Mr. Worthington, but if 
you wish to win my cousin Kitty you must make her believe 
that Dick Moreland does not care for her. 

Grayson. — How is it to be done? 

Carry. — I will tell you if you will promise never to betray 
me. 

Grayson. — I will be as silent as the grave. 

Carry. — Then leave it to me, I don't think you will have 
any further trouble in that direction ; all is fair in love and 
war you know. 

Grayson. — You are very kind Miss Brooks. 

Carry. — Pray don't mention it Mr. W., I think she is com- 
ing now, and if you will allow me to see her alone I will see 
what I can accomplish. (Exit Grayson. Enters Kitty and 
Anna.) 

Kitty — Hello Cad, how are you? 

Carry. — I am quite vvell I thank you Kitty, and how are 
you ? 

Kitty. — First rate Cad, never felt better in my life, I get 
enough to eat now. 

Carry. — What a lovely bouquet you have ! Did Mr. More- 
land give it to you ? 

Kitty. — I'll never tell, what made you think he gave them 
to me ? 

Carry. — I saw him purchase two at the flowerists this af- 
ternoon, he told the clerk to send one to a certain young lady 
and that he would take the other as he intended to give to a 
young lady with whom he had been flirting, and I think that 
is one of the bouquets, but you must not tell that I told you 
about it. The clerk told Dick that he was sorry he liked 
flirting so well, and told him that one must have some amuse- 
ment to pass away the time. 



28 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Kitty — (Aside. — I don't believe a word of it.) Did you 
hear Dick say that? 

Carry. — Certainly I did, did you think I told a story about 
it? 

AzV/y.— I didn't know but what you had, if you did it 
wouldn't be the first time you told a story. 

Carry. — Thank you. Anna will you go and get my fan, 
I left it in the reception room. (Exit Anna.) I don't believe 
I did leave it in the reception room after all, I think I will go 
and get it myself, will you go with me Kitty. 

Kitty. — No I wont, I am going to stay here. 

Carry. — As you please Kitty, I see plainly that we cannot 
be friends no matter how hard I try. (Exit Carry.) 

Kitty. — I don't want to be friends with such an old cat, I 
believe she told a big lie. I didn't promise her that I would 
not say anything about what she told me and I am just going 
to ask Dick. (Enters Dick.) 

Dick. — What is that you are going to ask Dick? 

Kitty. — None of your business, I am mad with you. 

Z)/c>^.- -Why little one what have I done to make you an- 

Kitty. — Yon made fun of me and you wont get another 
chance. (Throwing roses on floor.) There, you can take 
your old roses and give them to the girl you gave the others 
to, I ain't playing second fiddle not if I know it (Crying.) 

Dick. — Why Kitty I have not been making fun of you. 

Kitty. — Yes you have ! 

Dick. — (Attempts to take Kitty's hands. Kitty puts hands 
behind her.) 

Kitty. — You go away from me. 

Dick. — Kitty, will you tell me what you are crying about? 

Kitty. — No I wont, so there. 

Dick. — How then am I to know what you are angry 
about? 

Kitty. — Its.-no--matter-if--you-don't, you wouldn't care 
if you di-did. 

Dick. — You are mistaken Kitty, I care more than you 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 29 

think. (Takes Kitty's hands.) Will you not tell me what 
caused those tears? 

Kitty. — Wipes eyes with dress. 

Dick. — You will spoil you dress Kitty. 

Kitty. — I don't care if I do. 

Dick. — Now Kitty do be reasonable, tell me just what 
grieves you, I can think of nothing I have done to deserve 
such treatment. 

Kitty. — Oh you can't, well you have got a short memory, 
I suppose you didn't buy two bouquets this' afternoon, and 
tell the clerk at the fiowerists to send one to another girl and 
you would take the other and give it to a girl that you had 
been flirting with, and you didn't tell him that one must have 
something to amuse themselves with? Oh no, of course you 
didn't. 

Dick. — Certainlv not, what put such an idea into youi' 
head? 

Kitty. — Some one told me you did. 

Dick — The person who told you that story lied. (Walking 
toward Dick.) 

Kitty. — I knew she was lying when she said it and I told 
her so. 

Dick. — Who told you this noncense? 

Kitty. — My cousin Carry. 

Dick. — (Reproachfully.) And you believed her. 

A7//'j.--No I didn't, that is, I was afraid — Oh dear! I 
thought perhaps it might be true. 

Dick. — And that was why you were angry. 

i?'//^j/.-— I wasn't mad, I only felt bad to think that you 
would do such a thing. 

Dick. — My darling, your woi'ds have given me courage to 
speak. Kitty do you love me ? 

Kitty. — Oh dear ! What do you ask such a question as that 
for? 

Dick. — Because I wish to know. 

Kitty. — Then I will tell you, I do love you Dick, more 



30 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

than any one else in the world, even Aunt Rachel, and I like 
her awful well. 

Dick. — You have made me very happy, and now I will 
ask you one more question, will you be my wife? 

Kitty. — (Nods head.) (Dick puts ring on Kitty's finger.) 

Dick. — There my love, I think I am entitled to a kiss. 

Kitty. — (Stepping back.) Oh my ! I wouldn't let you kiss 
me for a farm. 

Dick.—\^\\y not? 

Kitty. — Some one might see you, but I will look and if 
there is no one around you can kiss me. (Kitty peeps through 
trees.) There ain't anybody looking Dick. 

Dick. — Then come to my arms. 

Kitty. — What ain't worth coming after ain't worth having. 

Dick. — (Crossing stage.) Very well, if you will not come 
to me I will come to you. (Attempts to emprace Kitty. 
Enters Bingo, Kitty runs to oposite side of stage.) 

Bingo. — Gosh Kit, what makes your face so red? you look 
as if you had been frying doughnuts. 

Kitty. — I didn't know my face was red. 

Bingo. — Well it is. (Aside.) It seems to me I smell a 
rat, I guess I'll get out of this, it looks as if my room will be 
better than my company. (To Kitty.) I want to see you 
by and by Kitty, I'll be around again, (Exit Bingo.) 

Kitty. — I bet a cent he saw you Dick Moreland, and you 
shan't kiss me again. 

Dick. — But my dear, I haven't kissed you yet. 

Kitty. — Well ain't you going to? 

Dick. — I will if I get a chance. 

Kitty. — Well come and do it quick before any one else 
comes. (Dick goes to Kitty's side.) Now my darling — (Enters 
Carry, Anna and Florence. (Kitty screams, runs away from 
Dick. 

Florence. — Why Kitty, what is the matter? 
Kitty. — Did you see that bumble bee flying around? I thought 
he was going to sting me. (Aside.) Oh what a whopper. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 31 

(Dick takes Kitty's hand.) Ladies allow me to present the 
future Mrs. Moreland. 

Florence. — (Embracing Kitty.) So you are really going to 
be my sister, I am very glad. 

Kitty. — So am I. 

Anna. — (To Carry.) I told you so, I knew Mr. Moreland 
would marry Kitty as soon as I heard he was coming home. 
(To Dick.) Mr. Moreland allow me to congratulate you. 
(Hand shaking.) 

Kitty. — You see cousin Caddy you didn't make anything 
by lying about those roses, did you ? 

Carry. — Why goosie I was only in fun. 

Kitty. — That's all right but I don't believe it all the same. 

Carry. — Very well my dear, you need not believe it if 
you don't want to. (Carry walks to oposite side of stage.) 
My scheme has failed but I will not give him up, Kitty 
Farnsworth shall never be his wife if there is any v/ay under 
heaven I can prevent it. (Enters dancers, after dancing cur- 
tain falls. 

ACT IV. 

scene: main street, Springfield. 

Three years supposed to have elapsed between Act Three 
and Four. 

Enters Howard Grayson and Dick Moreland from oposite 
directions. 

Dick. — Hello VVorthington. f Hand shaking.) 

Grayson. — Why Dick my boy is this you? 

Dick. — This is me sure, or rather what is left of me. 

Grayson. — You are a stranger around these parts. 

Dick. — I am somewhat, I have been traveling most of the 
time since I saw you, I have been rather homesick for the 
past two weeks, so I thought I would run home and see the 
folks. How has the world used you since our last meeting? 



33 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Grayson. — To tell the truth the world has not used me 
very well. 

Dick. — I thought you looked rather dejected, what's the 
trouble, been disappointed in love? 

Graysojt. — That's about the size of it. I don't mind tell-' 
ing you Dick, if you will promise not to repeat it. 

Dick. — Have no fear my friend I am capable of keeping a 
secret. 

Grayson. — Some time ago I fell in love with a young girl, 
believing her to be fancy free I became very attentive to her, 
as she always seemed pleased with my attentions I believed 
my love was returned. You can imagine my disappointment 
when upon asking her to be my wife she told me that al- 
though she loved me she could not be my wife, for she had 
promised to be the wife of another. vShe had become eno-a"-- 
ed when very young and did not know her own mind. I 
begged of her to break her engagement with this man but it 
was no use, she declared she would marry this man if it 
broke her heart. 

Dick. — I am sorry for you Henry, I wish I could help vou 
but I don't see as I can. Is this young lady anyone I :im 
acquainted with? 

Grayson. — Yes indeed, why, she is your sisters most inti- 
mate friend. 

Dick. — I have been away from home so much lately that I 
hardly know who Florence's friends are so if you wish to in- 
lighten me on the subject you will have to tell me the lady's 
nama. 

Grayson — Why, it is Kitty Farnsworth to be sure. 

Z)/c,^.— (Staggers back, puts hands to head.) My gad ! 

Grayson. — What is the matter Dick, are you ill? 

Dick.— A trifle faint that is all. Did I understand you to 
say that Kitty did not love the man she is engaged to? 

Gray so ft.— Th?i\. is what she told me. 

Dick, — 'Tis enough, she shall be free ! 

Grayson.— \Yhii\. under the sun have you to do with setting 
her free. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 



33 



Dick. — Everything! It is I whom she promised to marry 
more than three years ago. I have been absent most of the 
time since trying to find out where her mother and father 
were married, I have looked over hundreds of marriage 
records but thus far have failed. I shall interest myself in her 
affairs no longer, I was on my way to her home when I met 
you, I am glad you told me about it, I shall not call upon her 
but shall return to the hotel and write her a letter telling her 
she is free to marry whom she will, I love her too well to 
stand between her and happiness. 

Grayson. — I am sony for this, I would not have told you 
for the world had I known. But don't you think you are act- 
ing rather foolish my boy? 

Dick. — Foolish^ by no means ! Do you think I would 
lead an unwilling bride to the alter? Not if I know it. I 
shall go away and shall not return until I have torn her 
image from my heart. (Giving hand to Grayson.) I am going 
now and although you are my rival I can truthfully say that I 
bear you no ill feelings Good bye and may heaven bless 
you both. 

Grayson. — Good bye Dick, I am sorry you are going away 
again. 

Dick. — It is better so, ^Exit Dick.) 

Grayson. — What a noble fellow ! I must confess that I 
am ashamed of myself, I would give considerable if I were 
like him. No wonder Kitty loves him. What a stunning 
blow it will be to her when she receives his letter. Ah, 
well, what is done cannot be undone, a fellow must look out 
for himself no mattes what happens. (Exit Grayson.) 

SCENE : PRIVATE ROOM AT GRAYSON HOUSE. 

Enters Grayson. — What a miserable sinner I am to be 
sure. No doubt by this time Kitty has received Dick's letter, 
and is undergoing the greatest suffering of her young life, but 
never mind I will be on hand to comfort lier by-and-by. 
Many a heart has been caught on the rebound. (Takes glass 



34 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

bramiy.) And who knows what nnay happen in this case. 
(Consults watch.) I wonder why the boys don't come. 
(Enters Bingo conc:'als himself behinJ table.) 

Graysotz. — I am very much afraid we shall have no time 
to rehearse that piece of music before we go to the club. I 
don't believe the bovs would think so much of me as they do 
if they knew I murdered uncle Grayson. That smothering 
business was a clever scheme. The old fool brought it on 
himself, when he made a new will giving most of his fortune 
to his granddaughter he sealed his own doom. I think the 
old man must have found out that my character was not as 
good as it might be. ( Going to desk.) But its all right the 
marriage certificate and the will are safe in my possession, 
and the old man is six fiot under ground, and as dead men 
tell no tales, I have nothing to fear from that source, but it 
is not a very comfortable feeling to know that one is guilty of 
murder, not that I am afraid of being found out. (Hears a 
noise.) What was that? (Listens.) Confound it, I am getting 
as nervous as an old woman, I do wish the boys would come: 
I think I will take a peep at the papers and see if they are all 
right. (Takes papers from desk.) They are here, and here 
the}^ will stay. 

Bingo. — (Aside.) You don't want to be too sure of that. 
(Bell rings.) 

Grayson. — Ah, they are coming at last. (Enters Grayson's 
friends.) Hello boys, I thought you were never coming. 

Leader. — We are a trifle late, so we had better proceed to 
business at once, we must have this piece as near perfect as 
possible. 

Gray.yo« —Then we will begin. (Singing by quartette.) 
Have a drink boys. 

Leader. — Thank you, don't care if we ({o. (Boys take a 
drink.) Will you go with us to the club. 

Grayson. — I should be pleased to. (Exit quartette. Bingo 
comes from hiding place.) 

Bingo. — Well by gum, if that chap ain't given himself 
away bad, I always thought he was a wicked critter, but I 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 35 

didn't think he was bad enough to kill anyone. He thinks 
he wont get found out but I guess he will change his mind 
before I get through with him, he'll get his neck stretched 
one of these days and don't you forget it. (Enters Nora.) 

Nora. — I never did see what a mess of dirty tumblers 
there is around this house, Master can't breath unless he 
takes a glass of brandy, I do wish — (catches sight of Bingo.) 
Goodness sakes how you frightened me ! why didn't you tell 
me you were here ? 

Bhtgo. — Because you talked so fast I couldn't get a word 
iu edgeways. 

Nora. — Well who are you and what do you want? 

Bingo.- -I want to see your master, he has gone out for a 
few minutes, but he will be right back. Say, can't you get 
me something to eat, I am as hungry as a bear. 

Nora. — To be sure, I don't like to have any one around 
hungry. (Exit Nora.) 

Bingo. — There I've got rid of her, and now for the papers 
(opening desk) He forgot to lock his desk, so much the bet- 
ter. They are here and (putting papers in pocket) here they 
will stay, until I give them to Kitty. Now I guess I will 
take a drink of brandy. (Enters Grayson.) 

Graysoft. — What the devil are you doing here in my 
private room, get out of this. (Tykes Bingo by trousers and 
collar, throws him out. Enters Nora with tray. Collision.) 
Who was that man, 

Nora. — I don't know sir, he said he wanted to see you. 

Grayson. — Well, call him back, I will find out what he 
wants. (Exit Nora. Enters Armstrong.) 

Grayson. — Hello old man, where have you kept yourself 
lately? 

Armstrong. — In Holyoke part of the time. I heard 
something at the hotel this morning that I thought you might 
like to know, so I came at once to tell you, you are suspected. 

Grayson. — Suspected of what? 

Armstrong. — Why, stealing the marriage certificate to be 
sure, they are going to search this house so if you have any 



36 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

thing around that you don't want any one to see you had bet- 
ter take care of it. 

Grayson. — I have nothing but a few papers and I will put 
thenn into safe keeping. (Opens draw.) Great heavens thev 
are gone ! 

Armstrong. — Gone ! What do you mean? 

Grayson. — I mean that I have been robbed, the marriage 
certificate and my uncle's last will are gone, fool that I was 
not to destroy them while I had a chance. Ah ! I have it. 
That fellow that was here when I came in must have been a 
detective. God heavens I am ruined ! 

Armstrong-. — Don't be too sure of that Grayson, there may 
be some one else who is trying for the Grayson millions. 

Grayson. — Please explain yourself. 

Armstrong-. — There may be some one who knows that 
your cousin Kitty should be mistress of this house, If there is 
such a person he will doubtless try to win Kitty for his wife, 
should he succeed, all he would have to do would be to pro- 
duce those papers and Kitty would get the money and your 
name would be Dennis. Then again, perhaps some one has 
stolen them and will make you pay a good price for them , 
see? 

Grayson. — You have a great head Armstrong, but I'll tell 
you what it is, that girl must be put out of the way, do you 
understand ? 

Artnstrong. — I understand, but how are you going to 
do it! 

Grayson. — You will do it. 

Armstrong .— \ will if there is money enough in it. 

Grayson. — I will give you $5,000 as soon as you bring me 
proof that this girl is out of the way. 

Armstrong.— Qoodi, that girl will never see another sun- 
rise. I will be off and lay my plans at once. 
Grayson. — What are your plans? 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 37 

Ar77istong. — I will see you later. (Exit Armstrong and 
Grayson.) 

SCENE : IN WOODS NEAR HOLYOKE. 

Enters Kitty. — This must be the place but it is so dai'k 
I can scarely see, I wish the moon would come out from be- 
hind the clouds. I can't think why Joe wished me to meet 
him in sue . a lonely place at such a late hour, I don't believe 
he has done anything wrong, yet, why should he be afraid to 
come to me, poor fellow, I wish he would come 1 am grow- 
ing nervous. I wonder what I done with his note. (Moon 
comes out.) Ah ! now I can see. (Reads Bingo's note.) 

Dear Friend Kitty : 

I am in a heap of trouble, meet me in the woods at 
the old playgrounds at ten o'clock tonight. I must see you, 
you are the only friend I have, and I know you will come. 
I would not ask you to come if I could come to you. Do not 
let Mrs. Cameron know where you are going. That chap 
that brought this note is a good fellow but he can't help me. 
I shall wait until eleven o'clock for you, and for the sake of 
old times I hope you will not disappoint your old friend 
Bingo. 

Kitty. — Poor fellow, I fear he has not been doing right, 
but I will help him if I can. What would Aunt Rachel say 
if she knew what I have done, I dare say she would think 
me dredfully imprudent, however, I shall tell her when it is 
all over. I do wish Joe would come, it is growing late. 
(Enters Armstrong. ) 

Armstrong. — Here you are my pretty Kitty, right on hand 
like a picked up dinner. 

Kitty. — Who are you sir.'* and how dare you address me 
thus? 

Armstrong. — Well I'll be bio wed, if you ain't a cool one, 
some girls would be frightened out of her wits. 

Kitty. — I am not easily frightened. Was it you who de- 
livered Joe's letter this morning? 

Armstrong. — I recon it was Miss. 



38 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Kitty. — Well, where is he ? and why did he wish to see 
me ! 

ylr;«j-/;'o«^.--I may as well tell you one time as anoiher, 
Joe Nichols never saw that letter. 

Kitty. — Tr.en who wrote it? 

Armstro?zg.- —\ did. 

Kitty. — What was your object in writing such a letter? 
aiul wliy did you not sign your own name to it? 

Aruiitrong. — My object in writing that letter was to get 
}()u away from your friends, and my reason for not signing 
my own name was you would not come to meet a perfect 
stranger in such a lonely place, so I signed it Bingo, I knew 
that would bring you ! 

Kitty. — Well, now that you have succeeded in bringing 
me to this lonely spot, what do you propose to do. 

Armstri..ng. — (Producing knife.) I am going to kill you. 

Kitty. — Are you, indeed ! I think I shall have something 
to say about that. 

Armstrong. — Spunky by gosh, but spunk wont save you, 
you have got to die. But 1 must say its a darned shame to 
kill such a girl. Do you see this knife? I am going to cut your 
throat from ear to ear. 

Kitty. — You will have a good time doing it sir. 

Armstrong. — Well what hdve ^oxa to say before you leave 
tills world ? 

Kitty. — I don't think I shall leave the world just yet. 

Ar7nstrong, — Oh you don't ! Young lady do you realize 
where \ ou are ? 

Kitty. — I realize that I am half a mile from any dwelling 
house and neariv a quarter of a mile from the main road, 
I might scream until I was black in the face and I should not 
be hvard, still I am not afraid of vuu. 

Armstrong. — I have heard enough of your lip. Whv 
don't you get down on your knees and beg for mercy, you are 
in my p iw< r. 

Kitty. — I would not beg for mercy if 1 knew I should not 
live ten niinutes. You asked me a few moments ago what I 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 39 

had to say, I will tell you, you are a cowardly villian, capable 
I believe of committing any crime, but I do not fear you. 
When you enticed Kitty Farnsworth into these woods with 
the intention of putting her out of the way you did not know 
what kind of a girl you had to deal with. I am not timid 
like most of my sex as you will find out before I get through 
with you. I am ready now, do your worst, coward that you 
are. 

Armstrong. — You young she devil, I'll make you hold 
your tongue. (Advancing with knife uplifted.) Die! Jesibel ! 

Kitty. — (Producing revolver.) Stand back! I am not 
ready to die ! (Curtain falls.) 

ACT V. 

STREET SCENE. 

Enters Grayson. Enters Armstrong from oposite direc- 
tiori. 

Ar77istrong. — Hello Grayson, I was just going tc- your 
house. 

Grayson. — Well, what have you to say for yourself, have 
you brought me the proof that the girl is out of the way? 

Armstrong. — I've brought you nothing, she is altogether 
too spunky for me 

Grayson. — How did you go to work? 

Ar?nstrong. — I wrote a letter signing it Bingo, asking her 
to come to a place in the woods near Holyoke. She believing 
Bingo to be in trouble went to meet him, and met me instead. 
I had a knife, thinking a pistol shot might attract attention, as 
soon as she saw the knife and found out my intentions her 
eyes fairly flashed fire and she gave me the worst tongue lash- 
ing I ever got in my life. When I was about to plunge the 
knife into her she leveled a revolver at my head and from the 
expression in her eyes I thought it was about time I was get- 
ting out. 

Grayson. — Armstrong you are a coward ! 



40 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Armstrong. — That's what she said, but I should Hke to 
have seen you in my place. You ought to have seen her mount 
her horse ; my, but she is a daisy ! The last I saw of her she 
was riding towards Springfield as if the devil was after her. 

Grayson. — The little tiger. What on earth am I to do 
Armstrong? 

Arffistrong-. — Marry her; by jove I would if I could. 
Can't you think of some way that you could get her to marry 
you, couldn't you make her think that Dick Moreland is 
married or going to be, and work upon her pride in such a 
v,iay that she will be willing to do most anything rather than 
have people think that he went back on her? 

Grayson. — By George ! I think I can do it, come along 
and have a drink then I will go home and write a letter. 
(Armstrong takes Grayson's arm, go off singing, "We have 
both been there before, many a time, many a time.") 

scKNE : MRS. Cameron's sitting room. 

Kitty sits in chair with head bowed. Enters Mrs. Came- 
ron. 

j\lrs. Ca7neron. — What is the matter Kitty? you have 
done nothing but mope ever since yesterday afternoon. Now 
tell me what troubles you. 

Kitty. — (Raising head.) I don't feel very well Aunt 
Rachel, I did not sleep well last night. 

Mrs, Cameron. — Have you told me all Kitty; I am afraid 
it is something more than a sleepless night. Why, child 
you look as if you had cried your eyes out ! 

Kitty. — I will tell you sometime, but not now. Please 
leave me Aunt Rachel, I want to be alone. 

Mrs. Cai7ieron.- —I will not leave you child, I have promised 
to be a mother to you and so far as I am able I shall keep my 
promise. (Kneeling beside Kitty.) Now tell me your trouble, 
can you not trust me Kitty ? 

Kitty. — I can trust you but I had rather not tell yoii, I 
know you would think me silly. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 41 

Mrs. Catneron. — I think I can guess the cause of your 
trouble. You received a letter yesterday afternoon, I think 
he must have disappointed you about coming home, am I not 
right? 

Kitty, — You are right, I did receive a letter from Dick and 
he has broken his engagement, and oh Aunt Rachel he has 
broken my heart ! 

Mrs. Cameron. — My dear what do you mean? 

A'zV/'j/.- -(Giving letter to Mrs. Cameron.) Read that letter. 
(Mrs. Cameron reads letter.) 

Dear Miss Farns worth : 

I have recently learned that our engagement has been 
a mistake, therefore I give you your freedom, you are free to 
marry whom you will. Doubtless you will be glad to be re- 
leased from a bond that must have been very distasteful to 
you. Should we ever meet again I trust it will be as friends. I 
hope you will be happy and sometime think of your old 
friend. Dick. 

Mrs. Catneron. — I don't know what to make of it, I am 
sure Dick loved you ! There must be some mistake. 

Kitty. — There is no mistake Aunt Rachel, it is plain 
enough he has cast me off. Perhaps he has found some one 
whom he likes better than I. 

Mrs. Cafneron. — I cannot believe Dick would cast you off 
without some good reason. I wish I could see him, I would 
at least find out why he has broken his engagement. 

Kitty. — Please do not say any more about it, it will do no 
good. (Kitty bows head.) 

Mrs. Cameron. — My poor child, is there anything I can 
do for you? (Stroking Kittv's head.) 

Kitty. — There is nothing Aunt Rachel only leave me for a 
little while I want to think. 

Mrs. Camero?i. — Poor child ! Poor child ! (Exit Mrs. 
Cameron. Enters Grayson.) 

Kitty. — (Rising from seat.) Good evening Mr. Worthing- 
ton. (Giving hand.) 

Grayson. — I hope you will pardon me Miss Farnsworth, 
but I have come on a very unpleasant errand. I received a 



42 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

lettei- today from one whom I always believed to be a man of 
honor, but his letter has proved him to be a scoundrel. 
Shall I read it? 

Kitty. — Who is it from? 

Grayson. — From Richard Morelaud. 

Kitty. — You may read it. (Grayson reads letter.) 

Wilbrahani. 
Dear Friend Worthington : 

I suppose you will call me a villain c-r some pet name 
equally as complimentary when I tell you that I have broken 
my engagement with Kitty Farnsworth, but the fact is I have 
met a young lady here that Kitty could not hold a candle to. 
She is what I call beautiful, besides being an heiress. I 
know that you will think that I have not acted honorable 
toward Kitty, but do not condemn me until you have seen my 
bride. I am to be married privately in a few days. I intend 
to surprise the folks at home, so you must not let them know 
that I have written to you. I suppose it will be rather rough 
on Kitty, but it can't be helped, perhaps she will transfer her 
affections to you, when she finds she cannot have me, I know 
you are fond of her old boy and would be more worthy of her 
than I. Remember this is strictly confidential. I shall be in 
Springfield in a few days and you will see if I have made a 
mistake in my choice of a wife, until then adeau. 

Your Friend Dick. 

Kitty. — Will you allow me to see the letter Mr. Worthing- 
ton? 

Grayson. — Certainly. (Kitty examines letter.) 

Kitty. — There is no mitake, it is his hand writing. 

Grayson. — I am sorry for you Kitty, I should not have read 
this letter to you, biit I have a plan and I think you will agree 
to it. You know that I have loved you ever since I have 
known you and if you will become my wife I will take you 
away at once, then let Dick Moreland bring his bride if he 
will. If you are my wife and far away people cannot point 
you out as Dick Moreland's discarded love. There are many 
who will be glad to know that Dick has thrown you over, 
your cousin Carry will rejoice over your trouble. Now Kitty 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 43 

will you allow them to laugh at and pitty you when you can 
avoid it by becoming my wife. 

Kitty. — Do not tempt me Mr. Worthington, it would be 
wrong for me to marry one mau when I love another. 

Groyi-ow. —And you still love that miserable scamp after 
the way in which he has treated you? 

Kitty. — God help me, I do, I shall always love him, no 
matter what happees. He was my first love, and he shall be 
my last ! 

Grayson. — How foolish you are ! Do you think you can 
bear it? 
Kitty. — I can bear anything now. 

Graysoit. — You think you can, but I tell you you cannot, 
how do you suppose you would feel if you should meet Dick 
Moreland and his wife face to face ? 

Kitty. — Mr. Worthington, I beg of you drop this subject, 
you will drive me mad ! I cannot bear to think of it. 

Grayson. — But my dear girl you will be obliged to think 
of it a great many times. Now listen to me. There is no 
one in Springfield who knows of this affair except you and I, 
now if you marry me tonight we can leave Springfield at 
midnight, in the morning we will be miles away ; of course 
every one will be surprised when they hear we are married, 
then when Dick comes here with his wife you will not be here 
to be pittied and laughed at as I have said. Now tell me what 
you think of my plan. 

Kitty. — I do not love you Mr. Worthington. 

Grayson. — I do not ask for love Kitty, I was only thinking 
of your interests, besides, you would learn to care for me in 
time, I will be very kind to you, your slightest wish shall be 
gratified, consent to be my wife and you will never regret it. 

Kitty. — Let me think. (Kitty paces floor ) Oh, what 
shall I do ! I believe I shall go mad ! Oh, how could he do 
it. He never loved me ; had he cared for me he would not 
have cast me off. I cannot bear it ! Oh, I cannot bear it ! 
(Kitty falls into chair weeping.) 

Grayson. — My poor Kitty, I wish I could bear it for you ; 



44 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 



heaven knows I would bear anything for you, I love you so 
well. 

Kitty. — Mr. Worthington, I wish from the bottom of my 
heart that I could return your love, but I cannot. 

Grayson. — You could learn to love me if you would only 
try. (Kitty paces floor.) 

Kitty. — (Aside. — Why not marry him and make him 
happy, I am sure he cares for me ; I may as well make him 
happy if I can for I never expect to be happy again.) Mr. 
Worthington I have decided to be y^our wife and may God for- 
give me if I am doing wrong. 

Grayson. — (Attempts to embrace Kitty,) My darling you 
have made me very happy. 

Kitty. — (Steps back.) Remember I do not love you. 

Grayson. — I will try and not forget my dear. Shall I go 
after a clergyman at once ? 

Kitty. — Any time you please, I am ready. 

Grayson. — Then I will go, I will be back soon. (Exit 
Grayson. Enters Mrs. Cameron.) 

Mrs. Cameron. — Are you still here Kitty, I met Mr. 
Worthington in the hall a few minutes ago, he seemed to be 
in a great hurry, he also seemed very much elated about 
something, if I did not know I should think he had proposed 
and been accepted. 

Kitty. — That is just what happened Aunt Rachel, I am to 
become Mrs. Henry Worthington this very evening, Mr. 
Worthington has gone for a clergyman. 

Mrs. Cameron. — (drops into chair.) Why Kitty Farns- 
worth, what do you mean? 

Kitty. — I mean just what I say Aunt Rachel, I am going 
to be married this very night. Dick Moreland has thrown 
me over and I shall marry Henry Worthington. 

Mrs, Cameron. — But you do not love him 

Kitty. — He knows it. 

Mrs. Cameron. — Why not wait? I am sure it would 
come out all right, why not wait a short time, you know 
nothing of this man, he may be a villian for aught you 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 45 

know. Kitty I beg of you to give up this foolish marriage, 
n o good will come of it. 

Kitty. — It is too late now Aunt Rachel, I have promised 
to be his wife, and I shall keep my word. 

Mrs. Cameron. — You are not yourself to-night Kitty, will 
you for my sake postpone this marriage until morning at 
least? 

Kitty. — I cannot Aunt Rachel, when morning dawns we 
shall be miles and miles away. We are to take the midnight 
express, I don't know just where we shall go and I don't care 
so long as I get away. I will write and tell you the reason I 
have taken this step. 

Mrs. Cafneron. — (Aside. — She is as stubborn as a mule.) 
My dear, will nothing induce you to give up this marriage? 

Kitty. — Nothing Aunt Rachel, my mind is made up. 

A'frs. Cameron. — (Pacing floor.) Dear! Dear! What am 
I to do. Kitty think of your mother's hasty marriage, think — 

Kitty. — Hush, they are coming. (Enters Grayson and 
clergyman.) 

Grayson. — Ah, good evening Mrs. Cameron, I suppose 
Kitty has told you that we are going to be married. 

Mrs. Cameron. — I fear she will regret this hasty marriage, 
I cannot think why she should take this step. 

Grayson. — We will explain later. The Clergyman is in a 
hurry so we will proceed (To Kitty.) Are you ready my 
dear? 

Kitty. — I am ready. (The marriage ceremony begins. 
Mrs. Cameron sits in chair weeping.) 

Clergyman. — Henry Worthington will you take this 
woman to be your lawful v/edded wife, etc. 
Grayson. — I Will. 

Enters Bingo. — (Points revolver at Grayson's head.) 
I bet you five dollars you wont if I can stop it. 

Clergyman. — What does this mean? 

Bingo. — It means that this ceremony has gone as far as it 
is going to. 

Grayson. — Go on with the ceremony. 



46 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Bingo. — If he does he will be a dead man. 

Kitty. — Joseph, I am ashamed of you ! 

Bingo. — So be I ashamed of you, if I wanted to get mar- 
ried very bad I would marry a man if I were you, instead of 
a thing like that. (Pointing to Grayson.) 

Kitty. — I am surprised to hear you speak in such a manner 
to Mr. Worthington. 

Bingo. — Mr. Worthington be hanged ! His name ain't 
Worthington no more than mine is, his name is Howard 
Grayson and he is the biggest rascal out side of states prison, 
but he wont be long I can tell you. 

Grayson. — Man ! What do you mean ? 

Bingo. — Oh, you will find out soon enough, so don't 
worry. The hangman will have a job one of these days. 

Grayson. — I hope you do not believe all this nonsense 
Kitty. 

Kitty. — I think it will bear investigation. 

Grayson. — Why Kitty, I am surprised to think you should 
be influenced by that fool. Why I don't believe he knows 
what he is talking about. - 

Bingo. — (Shaking fist in Grayson's face.) Don't you call 
me a fool, you good for nothing scoundrel or I will break 
every bone in your miserable carcass. 

Grayson. — I think we have had enough of this nonsense. 
Mrs. Cameron shall I put this lunatic out.? 

Mrs. Ca?neron. — No! He shall stay. 

Grayson.— {LsiUgKing.) Then you believe him too. 

Mrs. Cameron. — I have no reason to doubt his statement. 

Grayson. — Kitty you promised to be my wife, are you go- 
ing to keep your promise? 

Kitty. — I promised to marry Henry Worthington, and as 
that is not your name I don't feel bound to keep my promise. 

Grayson. — I see plainly that it is useless to deny this 
charge, but believe me ladies this man is laboring under a 
great mistake. (To Bingo.) I will make you suffer for this. 

Bingo.- -Be you going to have me arrested ? 

Grayson. — I think I shall. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 47 

Bhigo. — All right, you wont have to go far for an officer, 
I got one all ready. (Bingo goes to door. Enters officer.) 

Bingo. — Officer there is your man. (Pointing to Grayson.) 

Officer. — Howard Grayson you are my prisoner, you are 
charged with the murder of Leonard Grayson. 

Grayson. — I thought it was settled that my uncle died a 
natural death. 

Officer. — It was settled that your uncle died not from the 
effiects of poison, but it has since come to light that he was 
smothered, and you sir are his murderer ! 

Grayson. — (Falls into chair.) Great God ! My sins have 
found me out ! 

Bingo. — You are also charged with stealing Kitty Farns- 
worth's mother's marriage certificate and Leonard Grayson's 
last will and testament. (Gives papers to Kitty.) Here they 
are Kit, maybe folks wont think I am such a fool now, I've 
been working on this case for three years. It took me a long 
time to work it up but I got there after a while. Well Kitty 
don't you want them? Lord knows I've worked hard enough 
to find them. 

Kitty. — Where did you find them Joseph ? 

Bingo. — I found them in that fellow's private desk. 

Officer. — Come Grayson have you gone to sleep, I can't 
stay here all night waiting for you, come along. (Officer leads 
Grayson from i^oom. Kitty falls fainting to floor. Mrs. Came- 
ron lifts her head from floor.) 

Mrs. Cameron. — Thank heaven she is saved from being 
the wife of a murderer ! 

Bingo. — (Runs from stage.) Water! Water! Some one 
bring some water. (Curtain Falls.) 

ACT VI. 

SCENE : DRAWING ROOM OF GRAYSON MANSION. 

Enters Kitty. — What a world of sorrow and suffering 
this is. Those who seem to have everything to make them 



4$ KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

happy are often times the most miserable, and this is true in 
my case. My friends come here and congratulate me on my 
good fortune and tell me that I must be very happy. They 
do not stop to think that there are things that money cannot 
buy. They tell me that I have been very ill, that for weeks 
I lingered at deaths door, and only the most careful nursing 
saved my life. I wish they had let me die, there is nothing in 
tills world that makes life worth living, but I suppose I must 
live on and appear gay and happy though my heart is break- 
ing. How I wish I could forget the miserable past! but I 
cannot, it is ever fresh in my memory. Oh if Dick had only 
remained true how different everything would seem, I should 
be so happy, as it is I am the most miserable of God's creat- 
urers. I wish I were dead ! Oh I wish I were dead ! 
(Throwing herself into chair. Enters Mrs. Cameron.) 

Mrs. Cameron. — Crying again Kitty? 

Kitty. — No, Aunt Rachel, I was only tkinking. Do you 
not think receptions are stupid things? 

Mrs. Cameron. — By no means, I think they are delightful. 
What can be more pleasing than to meet so many of one's 
friends in this way, I am sure you will enjoy it besides it is a 
duty you owe society. 

Kitty. — A very disagreeable duty. I am not fond of socie- 
tv ; I had much rather be alone, but as you say, it is a duty I 
owe society and I must open my house and give receptions, 
five o'clock teas, and so on, and smile upon people whom I 
would rather not speak to. Aunt Rachel I hate society. 

Mrs. Cameron. — You are morbid my dear, I wish for my 
sake you would try to be happy, it grieves me to see so sad 
an expression on the face of one so young, I wish there was 
something I could do to make you happy. 

Kitty. — You have done too much for me already. How 
can I ever repay you for your watchful care over me during 
my illness. 

Mrs. Camerotz. — My dear Kitty all I ask is to see you hap- 
py again. 

Kitty.--That is impossible, I shall never be happy again. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 49 

Mrs. Cameron.- -This is all nonsense Kitty. (Enters 
Nora with letter.) 

Nora. — A letter for Miss Farnsworth. 

Kitty. — Thank you Nora. (Exit Nora.) I wonder who it 
is from. 

Mrs. Cameron. — Why not open it and find out? 

Kitty. — A very good idea. (Kitty reads letter.) 

Charlestown, Mass., Sept. 20th. 

Dear Cousin Kitty : 

The die is cast, I have received my sentence. On the 
fifth of next February I shall be hanged ; I have done you a 
great wrong Kitty, and so far as I am able I wish to make it 
right. It was I who caused Dick Moreland to break his en- 
gagement, I made him believe that you were in love with me, 
and he being an honorable fellow never thought of doubting 
me. It was I who vvrote the letter that I read to you on the 
night of my arrest, I copied his hand writing so cleverly that 
even you were deceived. I have written to Dick explaining 
all; he will doubtless be with you soon. I hope you will 
forgive me for the sorrow I have caused you, and may your 
life be a long and happy one. Your erring cousin, 

Howard Grayson. 

Kitty. — Oh ! Aunt Rachel do you think he has told the 
truth? Oh, it seems too good to be true. 

Mrs. Cameron. — I can see no reason why Howard Gray- 
son should wish to deceive you now. 

Kitty. — I can scarcely realize that he is coming back, but 
what if he does not come after all. 

Mrs. Cameron. — He will come, never fear. T always 
wondered why Dick should leave you, loving you, as he 
did. I never liked Howard Grayson, and after I found 
out what a villain he was I suspected that he had something 
to do with Dick's breaking the engagement and I intended to 
ask Dick as soon as I had an opportunity, but now it will not 
be necessary. And now tell me dear, are you happy? 

Kitty. — Happy ! Oh Aunt Rachel, I am the happiest girl 
in the world ! 



so KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Jlfrs. Cameron. — (Kissing Kitty.) I am very glad to hear 
you say that my dear, I think you will not have long to wait 
for the return of your love, I should not be surprised if he 
came this evening. 

Kitty. — Oh ! Aunty, I hope he will. 

Mrs. Cameron. — I am going to the dressing room a few 
minutes. I will be back soon. (Exit Mrs. Cameron. Enters 
Bingo.) 

Kitty. — I am so glad to see you Joseph. 

Bingo. — Me too. (Hand shaking.) Only I do wish you 
would call me by the old name, I like that better. 

Kitty. — Then I will call you Bingo if it pleases you. What 
does Anna call you? 

Bittgo. — (Scratching head.) Hanged if I know. Say Kit, 
what about Anna, who cares what she calls me, I'm sure I 
don't. (Looking very bashful.) 

Kitty. — (Laughing.) My dear friend I know all about it, 
I know that you have loved Anna for a long time and I do 
not wonder at it for she is indeed worth loving, and I know 
that she is not indifferent to you. In solving this mystery of 
the missing will and the marriage certificate and also bring- 
ing my grandfather's murderer to justice you have made your- 
self a hero in the estimation of more than one person and I 
am sure that Anna cares for you, as for me I wish you to look 
upon me as a sister, but for you I should never have come 
into possession of my fortune. Now Bingo, as I am to be 
your sister allow me to give you a little sisterly advice. I have 
millions of dollar at my command more than' I know what 
to do with and I wish to make you a present, I have already 
made out a check (producing paper) which I wish you to 
except, for although money is not everything you will find it 
very convenient, and I would advise you to go to college. 

Bingo. — Me go to college? 

Kitty. — Yes you go to college, you will find that without 
an education you can do nothing, besides Anna would think a 
great deal more of you if you were educated. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 51 

Bitigo. — (Looking at check.) Then I guess I will go. 
Why Kit, ain't you made a mistake? How much money did 
you intend to give me? 

Kitty. — Does not the check call for $50,000? 
Bingo. — Yes, but gee-whiz you didn't mean to give all 
that did you? 

Kitty. — You deserve it my dear boy and I know that you 
will make good use of it. 

Bingo. — Well Kit, I'm obliged to you, and I guess after 
all I'll take your advice and go to college, but I'd a darned 
sight rather get married. (Enters Amanda, embraces Kitty.) 
Amanda. — Well you dear little critter I am so glad to see 
you lookiii' so well, I'll tell you what it is Kitty, when you 
was so near death's door and we thought every breath you 
drew would be your last, it sot Carline and me to thinking 
and we couldn't help owning to each other that we hadn't 
done right and you know the new minister has worked won- 
ders in Holyoke tew. One night when you layed sick in bed 
Carline and me went to a revival meeting and that new min- 
ister preached the love of God an' our neighbors right into 
our souls and Carline told me on our way hum that if ever 
you got well she would go down on her knees and ask you 
tew forgive us both for the way we treated you when you liv- 
ed with us. I tell you what it Kitty, that new minister has 
worked wonders in our church, I can tell you he has saved 
more'n one soul and Kitty don't say nothing about it, but he 
asked Carline to marry him. 

Kitty. — (Much surprised.) Cousin Carry going to be a 
ministers wife. 

Amanda. — I don't blame you for being surprised Kitty, 
but you've no idea how she's changed since the new minister 
come. Oh, he's saved more'n one soul let me tell you. 

Bingo. — And he has saved one soul from being an old 
maid. 
Amanda. — I'm ashamed of you Joe Nichols! 
Bingo. — Can't help it if you be. (Aside.) I wonder what 
she will say when she finds out that she is going to be my 



52 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

mother-in-law. (Enters Carry and Anna, Anna kisses Kitty.) 
. Bingo. — Don't I wish that was me. 

Carry. — How much better you look Kitty than when I 
last saw you. 

Kitty. — I am feeling very much better, I am gaining 
strength fast. 

Bingo. — Say Anna, don't you want to go out into the gar- 
den, (wiping face.) Its powerful warm inside. 

A?i7ia. — I should be pleased to go. (Exit Anna and Bingo. 
Enters Florence, Mrs. Cameron and Delmore.) 

Florence. — How happy you look this evening Kitty, I see 
you are getting your roses back again. 

Amanda. — Where on earth has Anna gone, I can't keep 
track of her to save my soul. She's always and eternally 
with that Joe Nichols, I'll bet a cooky they are planing some 
mischief. Do you know where she is Kitty? 

Kitty. — I think she has gone into the garden with Joseph, 
shall I call her? 

Amanda. — You might give her this shawl and tell lier that 
I want her to put it on, I dew believe she tries her level best 
to catch cold, the first thing she knows she'll have rheumatiz 
as bad as I've got 'em. (Kitty takes shawl and leaves room.) 

SCENE : IN GARDEN. 

Enters Kitty. — Calling Anna. 

Bingo. — Here we are Kitty, I'm awfully glad you come 
out, we've got something to tell you, you tell her Anna. 

Anna. — No, you tell her. 

Bingo. — Well here goes, if you don't tell her I will ; we 
are engaged. 

Kitty. — Are you, indeed, I am very glad ; I hope your life 
will be full of happiness. 

Bingo. — We ain't going to be married until I graduate, 
but when we are married we are going to have you and Dick 
for bridesmaids. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 53 

Anna. — They don't have men for bridebmaids goosie ! 
Bingo. — Well then we will have Kitty for bridesmaid and 
Dick for best man, how will that suit you? (Enters Dick.) 
Bingo. — Speak of the Devil and he is sure to appear. 
Kitty .^—Vi'\c\i ! Oh Dick ! I'm so glad you have come. 
Bingo. — So be I by gosh. (Handshaking.) 
Anna. — This is quite a surprise Mr. Moreland, I did not 
know that you had got home. 

Dick. — I have only just returned. I left Boston this morn- 
ing. 

Bingo. — (Aside. — Come along Anna, don't you see that 
our room is better than our company.) We are going into 
the house now; I don't believe this evening air ain't healthy. 
(Exit Anna and Bingo.) 

Dick. — My darling can you ever forgive me for doubting 
you ? 

Kitty. — (Giving both hands to Dick.) There is nothing to 
forgive Dick, we have both been deceived and the poor 
wretch who has caused us so much trouble is to suffer for his 
crimes ; poor fellow I pitty him ; I wish something would liap- 
pen that he might escape this horrible death that awaits him. 
Dick. — It is just like you to forgive and pity that wretch, 
I for one have not an atom of pity for him, and should be 
very sorry if the hangman was cheated out of a job. 

Kitty. — Oh Dick! how can you? he is human like the rest 
of us. Dick I have learned one lesson since our parting, we 
must forgive in order to be forgiven. If there were any way 
in which I could help this man I would do it gladly. 

Dick. — Let us not take up our time talking about this 
man. When I heard that you were stricken with brain fever 
on the night of his arrest it almost drove nie mad ! I could 
not help thinking that your love for him must have been very 
deep, and to think how near vou came to being his wife. 

Kitty.— Don't Dick ! Please do not talk of that, it frightens 
me to think of it. 

Dick. — I will not speak of it again dear since it displeases 
you. 



54 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Kitty. — I must return to the house now Dick, I hav^e call- 
ers this evening, and they will wonder whiit has kept in.' so 
long. 

Dick. — Who have you for callers? 

Kitty.— They are all here, Our friends from Holyoke. 

Dick. — Is Flos' and Del. here? 

Kitty. — They are. 

Dick. — Then we will go in at once. (Exit Kitty and Dick. 

SCENE : DRAWING ROOM. 

(Enters Anna, Bingo, Kitty and Dick.) 

Floi-ence. — (Steps forward.) My dear brother I am so 
so glad you have returned, we have missed you so much 
and we do not intend to let you go away again. 

Del. — Dickey, my old boy, you know that I am always 
glad to see you. I suppose you will not go away again until 
you go on your wedding trip. 

Dick. — And that will be very soon. 

Del. — By the way, what's the matter with a double wed- 
ding Thanksgiving. Florence and I are to be married about 
that time. 

Dick. — Not a bad idea ; what do you say little one. shall 
there be a double or not. 

Kitty.- — As you please Dick. 

Dick. — That settles it, a double wedding let it be. 

Bingo. — Say Anna, we am't in it ; we had better go and 
sit down. (Bingo and Anna walks to side of stage.) Enters 
Leonard Grayson.) 

Leonard G. — Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I was 
not invited here this evening, but I have com.e nevertheless. 

Del. — Great heavens ! Leonard Grayson, how came you 
here ? 

Leojiard G. — Well, I walked part of the way. 

Mrs. Cameron. — Why ! what does it mean ? 

Bingo. — Say old man, I thought you were dead and bur- 
ied long ag-o. 



KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 



55 



Leonard G. — So everyone thought, but its very easy to be 
mistaken. I will tell you just how I happened to be here this 
evening. Three years ago when my nephew tried to murder 
me, in my struggle for life 1 brought on an epileptic fit, as 
you all know, it was thought that I was dead, but thanks to 
my friends here, Mrs. Cameron and her son, there was a 
private autopsy held, or rather there was to be one. Two 
physicians were employed to perform the operation. One of 
One of them who has taken care of me most of the time 
since told me that when he began the operation by making an 
insersion in my flesh that the blood flowed freely, which was 
a sure sign of life. Upon making this discovery he secretly 
removed me to his private office where he applied restoratives 
and brought me back to consciousness, but to his horror I was 
insane. He then rem )ved me to a private insane asylum, 
w.ere I have remained until three weeks ago when I became 
rational, my friend took me to his home where he told me all 
that had transpired. Before coming here I went to Charles- 
town and secured the release of my nephew, Howard Gray- 
son, by proving that he was not a murderer. I shall give him 
a sum of money and send him out west. There friends, you 
have the whole in a nut shell. 

Kitty. — And are you really my grandfather? 

Leonard G. — Yes, child, I am your grandfather. Come 
here child I want to look at you. (Kitty steps to Grayson's 
side. Grayson takes Kitty's hands.) My child you are just like 
your mother, I know I shall love you an;l do you think you 
can care for your old grandfather just a little.'' You are all I 
have now Kitty. (Wiping eyes.) 

Kitty. —My dear grandfather I love you now. I am very 
glad that Howai'd has not your blood on his hands. Did you 
see him while you were in Charlestown? 

Leonard G. — No I did not, I left word for him to come 
here tonight. (Enters Howard Grayson.) Well you young 
dog you are right on hand aren't you ? 



56 KITTY'S TRIUMPH. 

Grayson. — Yes uncle, I want to take the midnight express for 
Boston ; I want to leave this part of the country as soon 
as I can. 

Amanda. — I don't blame you a bit, I would if I were you. 

Leonard G, — Well here is your money all ready for you, 
and see that you make good use of it. 

Grayson. — My dear uncle I do not deserve your forgiveness 
but believe me, I intend to make my future life such that you 
will not be sorry you pardoned such a miserable wretch as I 
have been. 

Bi72go. — Bet five dollars he's getting ready to cut up some 
deviltry, I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw an ele- 
phant by the tail. 

Grayson. — I am going now uncle, good bye. (Hand- 
shaking.) 

Leonard G. — Good bye my boy and God bless you. Let 
us hear from you occasionally. 

Grayson. — I will uncle ! I will ! (To Kitty.) Cousin Kitty 
have you a kind word for your worthless cousin before he 
leaves this part of the country? 

Kitty. — (Giving hand.) Cousin Howard I have fully and 
freely forgiven you. God grant that your future life may 
atone for your past, may you never again yield to temptation 
or steep your soul in sin for love of gold. God bless you and 
keep you always and help you to be a man. (Exit Grayson.) 

Bingo. — (Bringing hand down on table.) Oh Lord ! Oh 
Lord! After all my trouble that villian ain't going to be 
hanged. 

CURTAIN FALLS. 



